House Training/Basic Training?

Question

I have purchased a puppy and came to realize she is deaf. I am having a hard time training her to potty outside or to stop her from chewing on things she shouldnt. I have no experiance with training deaf puppies. She wasnt post to be deaf. I cannot afford to pay a trainer right now as i paid alot for her and got her vaccinations vet checked and etc.. And returning her isnt a option anymore.

Answer 1

She can be trained to respond to hand signals. It will take a little longer, but it can be done. An experienced trainer can help you learn how to train her. Call around and find out prices. Maybe you can pay for one session at a time rather than all up front. You may need individual lessons at first. Going potty outside will be the same as training any other puppy. Use a crate for short periods of time when you can't watch her, and other times run her outside very frequently. Pet her afterwards and give her a treat to let her know you are pleased with her. Crates will also prevent unwanted chewing. Puppies don't come programmed knowing what is good to chew and what isn't. They must be taught. If she is chewing on something inappropriate, shake your finger at her (this can be her "NO" signal), then give her a safe toy. Pat her and smile so she knows she is doing good. You will need to device a set of signals to use for every oral command that would normally be given.

Answer 2

Training a deaf dog is not different that of training a hearing dog. The behaviors that are adored by you should be rewarded and vice versa. Dogs do what works — if a certain action results in something they want, they will repeat it.

Even hearing dogs rely more on vision and body language. You can take advantage of your dog’s vision, and also their sense of touch and maybe also their ability to smell.

Don’t forget facial expressions and body language, too, though. Your dog will be reading you for that!

A very important behavior for the deaf dog is “Pay attention” or “watch me”. You’ll need another hand sign for this. I like sweeping an index finger up to the front of your face, forming a sort of “J” in the air as you move it; or tapping your finger next to your eye. You can also teach your dog to look towards you when you stamp your foot — on certain surfaces your dog will be able to feel that through the floor or ground and know to look at you.

Answer 3

I agree with using hand signals. I had a friend with a deaf dog. She said her dog did better than most in training classes, so don't despair! The big thing was to get everyone to use the same signals. Her dog can sit and stay, down, and wait at a door, walk on a lead, etc.
And her pup is potty trained. I also agree with calling around. Good pet trainers aren't necessarily the expensive ones. Ask around at the community centers and your local ASPCA.

Answer 4

O.okay here is the quandary you do not take him out and only a wager is it a Terrier dog? They have been named this for a purpose! Everytime he bites hit him beneath the chin-no longer rough or make a noisy noise. As for the pungent coaching the one certain technique to have a puppy by no means to clutter within the apartment is to wreck them external get one in spring go away external for the spring and summer season and they'll by no means make a large number.

Answer 5

There's a book called Living With a Deaf Dog. I'm not sure who wrote it, but I'm sure you can find it online somewhere. I'm sorry I'm not more helpful.

Answer 6

No problem! A little more work on your part than a hearing dog would require, but to be honest, if we spoke less and used our body language more, all dogs would be better trained! The only difference with your puppy and any other puppy is you will need to make sure she sees, rather than just hears, you.

POTTY TRAINING:
You need to feed your pup on a schedule. If she's under 12 weeks old, I suggest 3 times a day, especially if she's a larger breed. Since what goes in must come out, if you know when it went in, you can figure how long before something comes out ;])

About 10-15 minutes after she eats or drinks, get some small treats [I recommend shreds of cheese or teeny pieces of hot dog for this, you want her to really be rewarded for 'going' outside and she'll be full but this is like dessert ] put her on leash and take her outside to a spot where you want her to eliminate. Drop the handle of the leash and stand on it with the ball of your foot (more weight) and ignore her. Keep watch out of the corner of your eye since you want to catch her eliminating, but don't touch her or look at her. The minute she starts to tinkle or poo put a small treat in her mouth (just pop it in) then ignore her until she's finished. If she only does one and you need her to do both, wait some more. If after 5 minutes she still hasn't done any more, pick up the leash and give her some play time or ear smoochies -something fun and positive that she likes. THEN bring her back inside and put her in her crate or other "safe" area you have for her (a small room or area baby-gated so she can't get out) and wait 10 minutes. Take her out again, same as before, and wait. Again, the minute she does her thing, press a treat into her mouth. "WOW! I got a piece of cheese for going to the bathroom! Woohoo!" The, play or do something else she likes before heading inside.

Your objectives here:
1. She learns to do her business outside
2. She learns the faster she eliminates, the faster she gets a treat and Mommy time - this will come in handy when she's older and it's raining or you're in a hurry to leave the house but need to let her relieve herself first.

Find some sleigh bells - they are usually loud - and hang them from the door you will be taking her out through to go potty. Every time you go to this door, take a minute to pick up her paw and tap the bells with it, then open the door and go out. Soon enough she'll start messing with the bells herself when she wants to go through that door. ** If you can't find sleigh bells, get wind chimes or something else to hang from the door knob that you'll be able to hear around the house if it's bumped. **

CHEWING:
Have a LOT of chew bones, rope toys, KONG toys around the house and in your pockets. When you see her approaching something she shouldn't chew on, such as nice juicy table or chair legs, ruffles on the sofa, etc., put one of her own chewies right up to her mouth and pet her . Chewing is important for pups. They are teething, so it soothes their gums, and it's also how they explore their world. You can't stop it, but you can re-direct it to appropriate things.

Remember: if it's on the floor it belongs to the dog.
So if she gets your shoe, underwear, make-up, stuffed bear, etc, it's your own fault for putting it on her plate!

I usually suggest puppies drag their leash around the house when you can supervise them, since this gives you 6' of control over her. If she's heading where she shouldn't, just step on the leash, then reach down, pick it up and guide her where you want her. It's a lot easier on you and much nicer for the dog, rather than have some big human towering over her and lunging for her collar!
Always take her leash off when she's in the crate or safe area so she doesn't chew it or get it caught on something or wrap herself up in it.

I've attached some websites to help you. She will grow up to be an attentive, devoted friend to you, and training her will give you confidence and pride. Being deaf has nothing to do with quality, whether in dogs or humans.
She'll be awesome.

Best wishes to you both. I can be found at Rotts-N-Notts.com if I can help you with anything.